Peter Donath

Passed away after a battle with cancer at the age of 75 on Monday, August 23, 2021. Beloved husband of 45 years to Anna Donath. Devoted father and father-in-law to Jeremy & Jessica Donath, Jennifer Donath & Alan Black. Adored Papa of Brody, Reese, Allie, Quinn, Ivy.

Peter was a devoted husband father papa who loved his family dearly. We love you Papa and may you play tennis forever eternally.

Memorial donations may be made to The Canadian Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ca/en/get-involved/events-and-participation/home-march/?region=on

Date of Death: Monday, August 23, 2021

Date of Funeral: Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Memorial Service Location: Private Family Service

Burial Service Location: Beth Tzedec Memorial Park

Shiva Details: Shiva will be observed privately.

Message of Condolence

Posted on 24.08.2021 - 4:16 PM

cherie segal

Anna, I am so sorry for your loss. Larry and I will miss Peter so much. Our thoughts are with you. Love Cherie and Larry

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 4:42 PM

Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Schendel

Dear Anna and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. We will also miss Peter a great deal. His politics was a good source of conversation . I hope you find support through each other and through us as your friends. Peter will be very much missed. Much love Susan & Jerry

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 5:03 PM

Ken Schelberg

I will always remember Peter as an avid tennis player whom I have known for over 30 years, but his real joy on the court was shmoozing about the naches from his children and grandchildren. Our condolences to Anna and the entire family. Peter will be trully missed! Kenny and Susan Schelberg

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 6:11 PM

Mark Swartz

Anna, Jeremy, Jessica, Jennifer & Alan, Julia and I are so sorry for your loss and will miss Peter. I have very fond memories of Peter such as the great Blue Jays tickets he was able to get, best sense of humour, great nicknames for his kids friends & unofficial president of the Ivan Lendl fan club. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Mark & Julia Swartz

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 7:25 PM

Dr. Eric b Fisher

My cousin the time has passed without us having taking the time to share ourselves, our families our love.

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 7:50 PM

Vlado Donath

Dear Donath’ s We are so sorry for loss your husband and father. Vlado and Vierka

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 8:10 PM

Barbara and Eric Fisher

Dear Ana, Jeremy, Jessica, Jennifer, Alan and children, We are so very sorry for your loss. Sending you our heartfelt condolences. May Peter's memory always be a blessing in your lives. We remember him fondly. Love, Eric, Barbara , Louis, Erica, Ryan and Russell Fisher

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 9:03 PM

Bonnie & Bob Otto

Our condolences to Anna and the whole family. Our thoughts are with you! Big hugs! Bonnie and Bob

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 9:05 PM

Erin Lazer

Jeremy, Jessica and Family My condolences on your loss and May his memories be with you forever

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 9:47 PM

Marty Shaw

So sorry for your loss! Peter was wonderful to me always! Also made me laugh a lot. I know how much he loved you all. He will be missed!

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 11:28 PM

Arleen Smith

Dear Ana, Jeremy, Jessica, Jennifer, Alan and children, We are so very sorry for your loss. Peter was so proud of all of you. I’ll never forget how kind he was to my mom as well, always keeping in touch. I could always count on him to fill me in on missing information on our family history. My family and I are very sad to have learned of his passing. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Love, your cousin Arleen, Rick, Arielle and Lyle

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Posted on 24.08.2021 - 11:59 PM

Jennifer Smuschkowitz

Dear Jer and Jess, Brody, Reese, Allie and family … we are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time. Wishing you much love, and strength. Our sincere condolences, Jenn, Howard, Miller and Daryn

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 8:09 AM

Erika and John Komlos

Dear Anna, Jeremy, Jessica, Jennifer, Alan and Grandchildren, John and I were so very sorry to hear of Peter's passing. We will always remember the fun times and many shared moments we enjoyed together as our children were growing up. May his memory be a blessing and a comfort to you and the family during these most difficult days ahead. Love, Erika and John

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 11:15 AM

Daniela Donath Laszlova

Dear Anna and family, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 1:09 PM

jodi bendavid

My deepest condolences to your family on this very sad loss. Peter loved to bring his grandchildren to the Thornhill Club and was such a joy to chat with. May his memory be a blessing. RIP my friend

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 1:24 PM

Mike MacAulay

Our condolences to Anna and the Donath family, everyone here at Centura is saddened to hear of this news. May he rest in peace.

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 1:29 PM

Drew Gilmour

My deepest sympathy to you Anna and your family. I was shocked to hear today of Peter's passing I had just spoken to him a few months ago when I moved to our Hamilton office. He was a great colleague and mentor to me during our time together. I know from our conversations how proud he was of his children and grandchildren and how much he loved you. He will be dearly missed by all. Drew, Tammy and Ally Gilmour

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 3:57 PM

Cheryl Cowie

Dear Anna and family. I’m so very sorry for your loss. Peter had such a great smile and sense of humour and was always kind and helpful to us. Keeping you in my heart and prayers. CherylCowie

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 6:58 PM

Wendi Tobias

Dear Anna, our sincerest condolences to you and your children. Peter was a fine man, and a gentleman. Irwin first knew Peter when he was a member at Mayfair, and then as a friend who shared many tennis games at Thornhill. His love of tennis and his family were obvious to anyone listening to his conversations. We were honoured to be counted as one of Peter’s tennis friends.

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 6:59 PM

Crystal Lin

Dear Donath Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My dearest condolences and thoughts to you as you navigate this difficult time.

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Posted on 25.08.2021 - 8:22 PM

Larry Rudolf

It seems that I have known Peter for an eternity - in fact, I met him while playing the tennis ladder at Mayfair on or around 1980 - so a long time, by any measure. Fiercely competitive and constantly self- chastising on court, It was clear he just loved playing tennis. In all the years I knew him, I don’t think he ever addressed me by any other name other than “ Englishman”! But I always took it as a mark of affection. Peter my friend , I will miss you and your Schmoozing, as will all your Mayfair tennis buddies. May you Rest In Peace and may your memory be a blessing.

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Posted on 26.08.2021 - 2:38 PM

Ian Cameron

Anna: I’m so sorry to hear if Peter’s passing. While I didn’t know him you would mention how he loved tennis and would go to the Canadian Open. You & he raised a fine family. Ian

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Posted on 26.08.2021 - 5:18 PM

David Tew

I am so sorry to hear about your loss Anna. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Sincerely David Tew

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Posted on 27.08.2021 - 12:23 AM

John Hughes

Anna, My deepest condolences for your loss. Too soon. Stay strong and be well. I hope our paths cross again. John

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Posted on 27.08.2021 - 10:08 AM

Ami & Shari Freiberg

Dear Jeremy, Jessica and family. We are very sorry to hear of your loss. My his memory bring you strength and comfort during this difficult time.

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Posted on 28.08.2021 - 3:02 PM

Warren Sinukoff

Dear Donath family. Sorry to hear about Peter’s passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and sympathies at this difficult time.

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Posted on 28.08.2021 - 7:50 PM

debbie Johnston

So terribly sorry for your loss Anna, I keep in touch with Ian who shared the sad news. With warm wishes for comfort and healing at this difficult time. Best regards Debbie Johnston (former Hughes “family” designer)

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Posted on 29.08.2021 - 6:05 PM

Fedor and Raquel Krizan

We send you our deepest sympathy and hope wonderful memories help you through this difficult time.

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Posted on 30.09.2021 - 3:00 PM

Ruth stransky

Dear Anna, My Peter was thinking about your Peter, and just found out of his untimely passing. Very sorry for your loss. The two Peters shared a childhood and more. We were happy to read that you built a nice family. Wishing you all the best! May you only know of smachot in your future. Ruthy and Peter Stransky

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Posted on 06.11.2021 - 3:03 PM

Sheldon Rusak

Hi Anna, I just heard about Peter. I wanted to offer my condolences. I first played tennis with Peter about 35 yrs. ago. When my son was about 10, I would take to Mayfair when we played on a Sat. morning, and he would eat french fries with your son while we played. We would always have very intense matches, followed by a great conversation over lunch. My best wishes to you and your family. Love, Shelly

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